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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,104.72, 390,128.72 and 176,402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,104.72, 390,128.72 and 176,402.56 is: 264,584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,104.72 : 390,128.72 = 176,402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,104.72/390,128.72 = 176,402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,104.72x = 390,128.72 × 176,402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,104.72x = 68,819,704,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819,704,937.52/260,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,584.61

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